At Calendar Times UK, we’ve compiled the official Northamptonshire school holidays from the North Northamptonshire Council for the academic year 2025-2026 and 2026-2027. Remember, these are the standard dates for community and voluntary-controlled schools, so always double-check with your specific school’s website for any variations.
Northamptonshire School Holidays at a Glance
For parents on the go, here’s a quick look at the key holiday periods. Please note that training days are set by individual schools.
| Academic Year | Autumn Half Term | Christmas Holiday | Spring Half Term | Easter Holiday | Summer Half Term | Summer Holiday |
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| 2025/26 | 27-31 Oct 2025 | 22 Dec – 2 Jan 2026 | 16-20 Feb 2026 | 30 Mar – 10 Apr 2026 | 25-29 May 2026 | 21 Jul – 28 Aug 2026 |
| 2026/27 | 26-30 Oct 2026 | 21-31 Dec 2026 | 15-19 Feb 2027 | 30 Mar – 9 Apr 2027 | 1-4 Jun 2027 | 22 Jul – 31 Aug 2027 |
Northamptonshire School Holidays 2025/2026
Academic Year 2025-2026
Here is the full breakdown of the Northamptonshire school holidays 2025-2026 calendar.
Autumn Term 2025
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Term Starts:Â Monday 1 September 2025 (school re-opens)
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Half Term Holiday: Monday 27 October to Friday 31 October, 2025
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Term Ends:Â Friday 19 December 2025 (school closes)
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Christmas Holiday Dates 2025:Â Monday 22 December 2025 to Friday 2 January 2026
Spring Term 2026
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Term Starts:Â Monday 5 January 2026 (school re-opens)
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Spring Half Term 2026:Â Monday 16 February to Friday 20 February 2026
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Term Ends:Â Friday 27 March 2026 (school closes)
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Easter Holiday 2026 Northamptonshire:Â Monday 30 March to Friday 10 April 2026
Summer Term 2026
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Term Starts:Â Monday 13 April 2026 (school re-opens)
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May Bank Holiday:Â Monday 4 May 2026
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Half Term Holiday:Â Monday 25 May to Friday 29 May 2026
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Term Ends:Â Monday 20 July 2026 (school closes July 2026)
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Summer Holiday 2026:Â Tuesday 21 July to Friday 28 August 2026
Bank Holidays and INSET Days
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Bank Holidays 2026:Â Good Friday (3 April), Easter Monday (6 April), and Early May Bank Holiday (4 May).
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INSET Days: Each school sets its own 5 additional teacher training days.
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Northamptonshire School Holidays 2026/2027
Academic Year 2026-2027
Looking further ahead? Here are the proposed school holidays in Northamptonshire for 2026 and 2027.
Autumn Term 2026
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Term Starts:Â Tuesday 1 September 2026
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Half Term Holiday:Â Monday 26 October to Friday 30 October 2026
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Term Ends:Â Friday 18 December 2026
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Christmas Holiday:Â Monday 21 December to Thursday 31 December 2026
Spring Term 2027
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Term Starts:Â Monday 4 January 2027
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Half Term Holiday:Â Monday 15 February to Friday 19 February 2027
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Term Ends:Â Thursday 25 March 2027
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Easter Holiday:Â Tuesday 30 March to Friday 9 April 2027
Summer Term 2027
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Term Starts:Â Monday 12 April 2027
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May Bank Holiday:Â Monday 3 May 2027
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Half Term Holiday:Â Tuesday 1 June to Friday 4 June 2027
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Term Ends:Â Wednesday 21 July 2027
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Summer Holiday:Â Thursday 22 July to Tuesday 31 August 2027
Bank Holidays and INSET Days
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Bank Holidays:Â Christmas 2026 (25th & 28th Dec), New Year (1st Jan 2027), Good Friday (26th Mar), Easter Monday (29th Mar), and Spring Bank Holiday (3rd May).
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INSET Days:Â 5 days chosen by individual schools.
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Important School Policies and Information
Understanding school policies is as crucial as knowing the dates.
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INSET Days: These are teacher training days when the school is closed to pupils. There are typically 5 per year, bringing the total to 195 teacher days.
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Pupil Days: The standard school year consists of 190 school days for children.
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Term Time Holidays: Headteachers rarely grant leave for holidays during term time. Taking your child out without permission results in an unauthorised absence and may lead to a fine. It’s always best to plan your family trips during the official breaks.
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FAQs
Q1. When do schools break up for the summer in Northamptonshire?
For the 2025/26 year, schools break up on Monday, 20 July 2026. For 2026/27, the summer break begins on Wednesday, 21 July 2027.
Q2. What are the Northamptonshire half-term dates for 2026?
The spring half term 2026 is 16-20 February. The summer half-term is 25-29 May 2026.
Q3. Can I take my child on holiday during term time?
No. Headteachers are very unlikely to authorise term-time holidays. Taking one can result in a fine for unauthorised absence.
Q4. How many pupil days are in a school year?
There are 190 pupil days in a standard school year in Northamptonshire.
We hope this guide from Calendar Times UK helps you plan your year with confidence. This calendar covers the key school term dates for Northamptonshire, including all bank holiday dates and holiday dates.
For the most accurate and finalised information, always confirm with your child’s school directly or check the official North Northamptonshire Council website.
Want to see how this compares to other regions? Explore our complete guides for UK school holidays, including Durham school holidays and Moray school holidays.
